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What is fire containment?
Fire containment means stopping a blaze from spreading further. Firefighters create barriers, often using water or foam, to surround the fire and prevent it from reaching new areas or materials. In Essex, this would involve isolating the industrial site to protect surrounding homes and businesses from the flames and smoke.
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